इंग्रजी

succession

gb/səksˈɛʃən/ us/səksˈɛʃən/
B1 इंग्रजी
~ 3100
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम B1 relation
1

A series of people or things

A number of people or things that come one after another in order or time.

वापर नमुना: a succession of [things/events/people]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'succession' with 'success', but 'succession' refers to things happening one after another, not achieving a goal.
समानार्थी शब्द
sequence (More general term for any ordered arrangement or series.) | series (Often used for a set of related things or events happening one after another.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
interruption (A break or pause that stops a continuous sequence.)
सहप्रयोग
a succession of events |a rapid succession |in quick succession |a succession of victories
विषय
general |time |order |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The team won a succession of games last season.
  • A succession of visitors arrived at the house.
  • He answered the questions in rapid succession.
  • The country experienced a succession of political crises.
  • She wore a succession of colorful dresses to the parties.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • We saw a succession of buses go by.
  • The teacher asked a succession of questions.
  • There was a succession of loud noises outside.
  • A succession of birds flew over the field.
नाम formal B2 event
2

Taking over a role or position

When someone takes the place of another person in an important job or as king/queen.

वापर नमुना: succession to [a position/title]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'succession' with 'successful', but here it means taking over a role, not achieving something.
समानार्थी शब्द
accession (More formal term often used for assuming office, especially in monarchies.) | inheritance (Refers more broadly to receiving property or titles, not just positions.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
abdication (The act of giving up a position or title voluntarily.)
सहप्रयोग
line of succession |succession planning |succession to the throne |order of succession
विषय
politics |law |work
उदाहरणे
  • The prince is next in line of succession to the throne.
  • Succession to the presidency is outlined in the constitution.
  • The company has a clear succession plan for its leadership.
  • There was a dispute over the rightful succession to the estate.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • He is first in line of succession to be king.
  • The rules for succession are in the law.
  • Succession planning helps a company prepare new leaders.
  • She became queen by right of succession.
नाम technical C1 event
3

Natural change in ecosystems over time

The slow change in plants and animals in an area over time, as some replace others.

समानार्थी शब्द
ecological progression (Describes the gradual change in ecosystems over time.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
ecological stability (A state where there is little change in species composition over time.)
सहप्रयोग
ecological succession |primary succession |secondary succession
विषय
science |environment |nature
उदाहरणे
  • Ecological succession can take hundreds of years to complete.
  • Primary succession occurs on bare rock after volcanic activity.
  • Secondary succession happens after a forest fire destroys vegetation.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Ecological succession changes plants and animals over time.
  • Primary succession starts on bare land.
  • Secondary succession happens after damage to the land.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
succession
IPA
GB/səksˈɛʃən/
US/səksˈɛʃən/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
suc - ces - sion (३ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ces)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: succession
  • Plural: succession, successions
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
successions noun
Core family
succeed verb B1 success noun A2 successful adjective B1 successfully adverb B1
Related words
successor noun B2 successive adjective B2 successively adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unsuccessful adjective B1 unsuccessfully adverb
वाक्प्रचार

line of succession

1
/lˈaɪn əv səksˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase formal

Official order for inheriting a role

The official list showing who will get an important job or title next.

उदाहरणे
  • He is third in the line of succession to the throne.
  • The constitution defines the line of succession for the presidency.

succession planning

1
/səksˈɛʃən plˈænɪŋ/
fixed phrase technical

Preparing for role replacements in organizations

Making plans so that new people can take important jobs when needed.

उदाहरणे
  • Succession planning ensures smooth leadership transitions.
  • Good companies invest time in succession planning.

in quick succession

1
/ˈɪn kwˈɪk səksˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase

One after another quickly

Happening right after each other without delay.

उदाहरणे
  • Three runners crossed the finish line in quick succession.
  • She sneezed twice in quick succession.

in quick succession

2
/ˈɪn kwˈɪk səksˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase

Happening one after another quickly

Happening close together in time, without much gap.

उदाहरणे
  • The team scored three goals in quick succession.
  • Several cars passed by in quick succession.

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